Fordville Dam is a reservoir in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, and covers about 192.3 acres, reaches about 29.9 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 1,957.5 acre-feet.
Fordville Dam is compact enough to fish slowly, but a change in weeds or bottom can still split it into separate patterns.
Fordville Dam FAQs
What is a simple way to start fishing for black bullhead at Fordville Dam?
Across this midsize Grand Forks County reservoir, soak a worm or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water after sunset.
What does the 29.9 feet deepest point mean when fishing Fordville Dam?
Treat 29.9 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.
What is the best reason to change spots at Fordville Dam?
On this midsize Grand Forks County reservoir, move after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite.
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